Najam Delivers SDPI Lecture on Climate Change from a Pakistan Perspective
In his remarks, Professor Najam addresses the failures of existing climate agreements, the evolution of climate policy worldwide, the transformation of the climate issue from one of mitigation to adaptation, as well as how Pakistan can tackle its own climate challenges.
Miller Publishes Op-Ed Exploring China-Pakistan Relations
The rhetoric in China today openly and consistently refers to Pakistan as a good friend and supportive partner. This has not always been the case. What changed? Professor Miller explains.
Najam Interviewed on Evolving State of U.S.-Pakistan Relations
Given the complexities of both countries, including the domestic compulsions on both sides, Najam argues that we should not try to assess U.S.-Pakistan relations episodically but should see them as a continuum of necessary adjustments on both sides.
Najam Discusses Global Challenges Caused by Global Climate Crisis
Professor Najam argues that we are now in “The Age of Adaptation” and we need to look at climate not just as a “carbon management” challenge but as a development challenge, and maybe even a sustainable development opportunity.
Najam Discusses U.S.-Pakistan Relations at International American Studies Conference
“Before we can ever see a shift in U.S.-Pakistan relations we will first have to see a shift in how we think about (imagine) U.S.-Pakistan relations.”
Najam Describes Impacts of Climate Change and Governance on Pakistan
“Everything unjust and broken in Pakistan is going to get dramatically worse because of climate change, and the poor and vulnerable in Pakistan will carry a disproportionate share of the burden.”
Najam Discusses Devastating Floods in Pakistan & Efforts to Support Victims
“Those who are suffering most immediately are the ones whose emissions are nearly zero…Those of us who thought this was something that the future produces, the future is now. And it’s ugly.”
Najam Comments on Escalating Tensions Between Imran Khan and Pakistan Government
“There’s been this ratcheting up of the rhetoric, the instigation,” says Najam. “I cannot imagine a world where his arrest — if it happens — will go down quietly.”
Najam Comments on Escalating Power Struggle in Pakistan
“Imran Khan is clearly an order of magnitude stronger than he was when he was removed – the removal was probably the best thing to happen to him.”
Najam Speaks to the UN General Assembly on “Living Indus”
The Indus has cultivated civilization and prosperity for more than 5,000 years; however, due to climate change, Professor Najam says we cannot be sure that we will be able to maintain the health of this great river for even 100 more years.
Miller Publishes Column on Influence of BRI Recipient Countries
“Recipient countries matter tremendously and have agency because their geopolitical concerns and domestic interests can intersect to affect how well or poorly BRI functions in their country.”
Najam Interviewed on Political Turmoil in Pakistan
Dean Najam argued that the divided country desperately needs a narrative of healing; however, none seems to be available at this time.
Najam Comments on the Future of Philanthropy Among Pakistanis
Dean Najam finds that the older diaspora tend to have direct connections to these people and give to them rather than donate through organizations; however, younger generations tend to favor institutional giving.
Najam Discusses Fallout of Imran Khan’s Ousting
“A country where the many wounds of division were already deep and deeply felt has now become even more divided with new lines of polarizations having emerged.”
Najam Discusses Future of Politics in Pakistan
Dean Najam argues that April 9, 2022, in Pakistan – the day in which Prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote – is akin to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot in the United States in that it signifies a fundamental sea change in political conduct and the impacts are going to be pervasive and long-term.
Najam Comments on Imran Khan’s Ouster as Prime Minister
“This rhetoric of extreme personal attack, visceral hatred for the other and both sides calling each other traitors is going to define the structure of politics for many months and years to come.”
Najam Discusses Human Security Issues at Islamabad Security Dialogue
Dean Najam discusses the importance of putting citizens at the center of national security considerations, noting that it is important to remember that not all issues of human development are issues of human security.
Najam Offers Thoughts on OIC Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting
The OIC meeting covered pressing issues including Afghanistan, Yemen, Islamaphobia, as well as the changing shape of geopolitics, the last of which Dean Najam says has led many countries to reevaluate their existing alliances.
Najam Keynotes 17th Youth Parliament Pakistan
Dean Najam highlights how the youth of Pakistan should harness its power, as they will be the deciding factor in all future elections until 2045, and the correlation between youth and human development.
Najam Offers Insights Into Today’s World Order
Dean Najam’s wide-ranging interview addresses questions on the United States’ relationship with Pakistan and India, tools of international power diplomacy, multilateralism’s decline due to COVID, climate security, and much more.